FOOTBALL Mid North Coast will lobby federal, State and local government bodies in order to find funding to light more fields in this area.
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The lack of facilities for night football and training was among the topics discussed at the think tank conducted by FMNC. All nine directors along with general manager Bruce Potter took part in the day, that also included a board meeting.
FMNC chairman Mike Parsons described the innovation as 'fantastic' saying it was an opportunity for all directors to express their thoughts on the direction the game should be heading.
He said the lack of fields with lighting was a concern raised by a number of directors.
"Bruce will now organise meetings with all the councils in our area along with representative of State and federal government governments,'' he said.
He pointed out that FMNC now has more than 6000 registered players.
"We need better facilities - not just for the players but also their spectators, parents and everyone else associated with our game.''
Mr Parson was reluctant to say what policy was agreed on by the directors, believing the stakeholders should get the priority.
"We're not being secretive, we will release the information once we've disseminated it an in a timely fashion,'' he said.
However, he did say the optimum number of clubs in the premier league was also discussed. Nine clubs are involved this year, down on one following the loss of Old Bar. However, the board had previously stated that 10 was the preferred number. The board expects there will be 10 clubs next year.
Mr Parsons added the direction the code takes in the future was also a key item for discussion.
He pointed out the expansion of the university at Port Macquarie could mean less younger players have to leave the area.
"It may mean that not all of our young players are lost to the city to university and that will have an impact on where we'll be in the next five or six years,'' he said.
Mr Parsons said football from grassroots through to the elite competitions was discussed. He said while there was healthy debate, the board remained 100 per cent unanimous in support of the resolutions.
He believes a similar venture will be held in the future.
"I think it would be on an as required basis,'' he said.
"You have to remember that all the board members are also volunteers. But it was certainly a successful exercise and one I would expect we'll look forward to having again.''